Spaceflight Test Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulics Lab
Blue Origin LLC
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Job summary
Blue Origin LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the development, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic test labs for spaceflight systems. You will design, implement, and optimize test capabilities, work with engineers and technicians, and ensure safe, repeatable test practices in a collaborative, safety-centered environment.
The role requires experience with fluid systems, CAD tools, and lab instrumentation, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective testing.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
- 3+ years' direct experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems in test or RD facilities.
- Experience testing complex fluid systems and components.
- Knowledge of fluids: nitrogen, helium, hydraulic fluids.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo/ Windchill/ Teamcenter).
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate pneumatic/hydraulic test capabilities for fluid systems used in launch vehicle applications.
- Develop and execute test plans; perform data reduction and reviews.
- Troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems; perform root cause analyses.
- Plan and oversee fluid systems maintenance; identify safety improvements.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams; prepare status updates.
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Blue Origin LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the development, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic test labs for spaceflight systems. You will design, implement, and optimize test capabilities, work with engineers and technicians, and ensure safe, repeatable test practices in a collaborative, safety-centered environment.
The role requires experience with fluid systems, CAD tools, and lab instrumentation, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective testing.
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